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[ad_1] The Philadelphia 76ers took a 108-107 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night in a thrilling finish that provided plenty of controversy. Kawhi Leonard took over for the Clippers with a pair of 3-point plays in the final minute of the nail-biter, adding a crucial block on the last possession. His heroics were somewhat overshadowed in the last …

[ad_1] 3 observations after Sixers lose dramatic, controversial game in Harden’s return originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia James Harden’s first game back in Philadelphia since being traded from the Sixers had no shortage of drama. Down 108-107 to the Clippers with 5.1 seconds left, the Sixers won a jump ball at center court. Kelly Oubre Jr. drove into the …

[ad_1] The end of Wednesday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and LA Clippers was rife with drama, replay reviews and outstanding plays by both teams. In the end, the Clippers came away with a 108-107 win, but it certainly did not come without controversy. On the final play of the game, with his team trailing by a point, 76ers …

[ad_1] Steph drops night night, kicks chairs after dagger 3 in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry let out all kinds of emotions after draining a dagger 3-pointer to seal the Warriors’ 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Kia Center. With just over 30 seconds remaining in the contest, Curry nailed …

[ad_1] Simmering Steph addresses Draymond’s ejection in Warriors’ win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The emotions were all over Steph Curry’s face, from the 8:24 mark in the first quarter of the Warriors’ 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, all the way through his postgame media session with reporters in the visiting locker room. Draymond …

[ad_1] As teams continue to jostle for playoff position in the final weeks of the NBA regular season, there’s a giant, 7-foot cloud hanging over the entire Eastern Conference: Will 76ers superstar Joel Embiid return and, if so, when? Sixers coach Nick Nurse offered as close as we’ve gotten to an answer on Wednesday, prior to the team’s matchup with …

[ad_1] Warriors respond to ‘tough circumstances’ with huge win vs. Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s no secret that the Warriors have lost many games this season that they could and probably should have won. In Orlando on Wednesday, the Warriors went the opposite direction and pulled out a critical 101-93 victory in a game that had …

[ad_1] 10 observations: Bulls snap 3-game skid with impressive victory over Pacers originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich The Chicago Bulls snapped a three-game skid with an impressive 125-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night at the United Center. Here are 10 observations: —The road team had won each of the …

[ad_1] What we learned as Steph, Wiggins fuel Warriors’ win over Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Andrew Wiggins scored 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, Stephen Curry made a clutch 3-pointer with 34 seconds remaining, and the Warriors hung on for a critical 101-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Curry finished with …

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) — Cam Thomas scored 38 points, including a pair of jumpers in overtime, and the Brooklyn Nets held off Washington 122-119 on Wednesday night, snapping the Wizards’ modest three-game winning streak. Jordan Poole scored a season-high 38 points for Washington, but he missed a three-pointer that could have tied the game late in overtime. Dorian Finney-Smith had …

[ad_1] The Golden State Warriors need every win they can get to close the season as they battle for a Western Conference postseason berth. Entering Wednesday night, they led the Houston Rockets by a single game for the No. 10 seed — the final Play-In spot. Every game will be magnified down the stretch, and what transpired in the early …

[ad_1] Top NBA draft prospect, Chicago native Matas Buzelis reacts to potentially being drafted by the Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Chicago native and G-League Ignite star, Matas Buzelis, grew up in the suburbs as an avid swimmer. And his family isn’t short of athletic genes; or, basketball genes. Both his parents played basketball in Lithuania. His mother …

[ad_1] NBA: Golden State Warriors at Orlando Magic Just a few days ago, Draymond Green said he didn’t give a “damn about the Rockets” because what mattered in the chase for the final play-in spot was the Warriors getting their act together. Getting ejected less than four minutes into a critical game is not getting their act together. That’s just …

[ad_1] Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into a road game against the Orlando Magic Wednesday. In the last 24 hours, its the 34-year-old’s second time doing something egregious less than five minutes into a game. Green was jawing at NBA referee Ray Acosta after drawing a personal foul early. It didn’t take long …

[ad_1] New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, out since Dec. 8 with an ankle injury that required surgery, returned to action Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Before the game, he was officially questionable on the team’s injury report after missing nearly four months. His return was the first step towards a healthy postseason roster for a New York team that …

[ad_1] Watch Draymond’s first-quarter ejection in Warriors-Magic originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Draymond Green was ejected less than four minutes into the Warriors’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Kia Center. The Warriors forward argued a foul call with referee Ray Acosta and quickly was assessed a technical foul. After continuing to state his case, …

[ad_1] Matas Buzelis Q&A: Growing up in Chicago, playing in the G-League, transitioning to the NBA originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago With the 2024 NBA Draft exactly three months away, Chicago native and G-League Ignite star, Matas Buzelis, is going through some of the final stages of his first year as a professional basketball player. He will play his …

[ad_1] Mazzulla not worried about late-game execution, sees ‘drastic’ improvement originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics became just the 10th team in NBA history to blow a 30-point lead on Monday night, falling apart in the second half to give the Atlanta Hawks a 120-118 win. Fans and critics alike were quick to jump on the Celtics …

[ad_1] Not much changed in the top 10 of the NBC Sports NBA Power Rankings this week, with Denver and Boston locked into the top spots (and still looking like the Finals matchup we will see). 1. Denver Nuggets (51-21, Last Week No. 1). The Nuggets picked up wins this week in a couple of games that Jamal Murray missed …

[ad_1] Luka, Mavs detonate Kings’ defensive groove in blowout fashion originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings were playing their best defense of the 2023-24 NBA season during the month of March — until Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks came into town. Aside from Dončić’s 26 first-half points in Sacramento’s 132-96 blowout loss to Dallas on Tuesday …

[ad_1] Kuminga ruled out for Warriors-Magic due to knee tendinitis originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Jonathan Kuminga has been ruled out for the Warriors’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday at Kia Center, coach Steve Kerr told reporters 90 minutes before tip-off. The 21-year-old forward is dealing with left knee tendinitis, and Kerr hopes two days of …

[ad_1] Getty Images The City of Alexandria, Va. announced Wednesday that negotiations aimed at luring the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards to relocate to the city have ended, and that a proposal to create a development district with a new arena for the two teams “will not move forward.” In a statement posted to its website, the …

[ad_1] Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers On a Lakers team without enough shot creation outside some guy pushing 40, D’Angelo Russell has become critical to the team’s success. He’s averaging 18.2 points while shooting 42.3% from 3, but it’s his ability to draw defenders and dish — 6.4 assists a game — that the Lakers need to get …

[ad_1] On March 1, the Houston Rockets were 25-34 and seven games out of the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference. They were so far away from postseason basketball that they didn’t even hold the No. 11 seed at that point. But in the past four weeks, they’ve not only managed to leapfrog the Utah Jazz in 11th, but …

[ad_1] Even after acquiring OG Anunoby and running through the league with a 14-2 January, the general consensus on the Knicks’ championship hopes is that they’re still one piece away from truly contending. Many expect them to pursue that final addition this summer, likely by trading their host of draft picks and some salaries for a top-tier star who can …